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Behavior therapy including parent trainingSkills training to cope with daily lifeMedication for ADHD symptoms or irritabilityDietary therapy to eliminate nutritional gaps
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TOURETTE SYNDROMEPrevalence: 1 out of 10, but more than 2 out of 3children with Tourette's have ADHD
Motor ticsVocal tics
Symptoms:
MedicationBehavior therapySchool supports and accommodations
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LEARNING DISORDERPrevalence: 1 out of 2
Trouble processing informationReading difficulty (dyslexia)Handwriting difficulty (dysgraphia)Math calculations difficulty (dyscalculia)
Symptoms:
Learning accommodations and modificationsSpecial education services
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AUTISMPrevalence: 1 out of 4
Overfocused, unable to shift attentionLow tolerance for changeHighly sensitive or insensitive to light, noise,touch, pain, smell, or tasteFood preferences based on color or textureOften able to remember detailed facts
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SPEECH PROBLEMSPrevalence: 1 out of 10
Issues with word or sound pronunciationStutteringArticulation
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Speech therapiesTreatment Options:
ADHD and Coexisting Conditions:Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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More than two-thirds of individuals with ADHD have at least one other coexisting condition.
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OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER (ODD)Prevalence: 1 out of 2
Quick to lose temper
Argue with adults
Refuse to follow rules
Deliberately annoy people
Blame others for their mistakes
Anger
Vindictive
Symptoms:Behavior therapy (Parent training)CounselingMedication
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CONDUCT DISORDER (CD)Prevalence: 1 out of 4
LyingTruancyStealingHitting/fightingBiting
Symptoms:
Behavior therapy (Parent training)CounselingMedication
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DEPRESSIONPrevalence: 1 out of 10
Sadness (or irritability, particularly in children)HopelessnessLack of interest in school or social activitiesSuicidal thoughts
Symptoms:
Individual therapy
Cognitive Behavioral TherapyMedication
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BIPOLAR DISORDERPrevalence: 1 out of 5
Mixed states of mania and depressionRapid mood swings
Symptoms:
Medication, including moodstabilizers and antidepressants
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ADHD and Coexisting Conditions:Behavioral and Mood Disorders
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Behavioral Disorders
Mood Disorders
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ANXIETYPrevalence: 1 out of 5
Worry excessively about everyday thingsFeel edgyStressed outOverly tiredTense
Symptoms:Cognitive Behavior TherapyIndividual therapyMedication
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SLEEP DISORDERPrevalence: 1 out of 2
Trouble falling asleepTrouble staying asleepSleepy during the day
Symptoms:
Practice good sleep habitsStick to schedule bedtimeKeep bedroom environment comfortableGet plenty of exerciseMonitor eating timesHave a routineMedication if prescribed by a doctor
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Behavior changes (irritability, depressed mood, nervousness, inattention)RestlessnessLoss of coordination, change in gaitHallucinationsPupil dilation; blurred visionHeart palpitations, shakiness, sweating or chillsSleep problemsChange in appetiteExperiencing withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit
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ADHD and Coexisting Conditions:Other Conditions
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SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERPrevalence: 1 out of 10
In-patient and out-patient treatment with trained professionalTreatment Options: